An SUV hauling a boat crashes into the ditch on Highway 402 at Forest Road - Sept. 9/25 (Photo Courtesy of OPP)An SUV hauling a boat crashes into the ditch on Highway 402 at Forest Road - Sept. 9/25 (Photo Courtesy of OPP)
Sarnia

Driver of SUV hauling boat crashes into ditch

The Ontario Provincial Police are urging drivers to be extra cautious while towing trailers.

The message comes after an SUV hauling a boat ended up in a ditch on the Highway 402 eastbound off-ramp at Forest Road.

Emergency crews were called at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

No injuries were reported.

A 38-year-old from Sarnia was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with careless driving.

Police said if you have an urgent traffic complaint, call 911 immediately.

For a non-emergency traffic complaint, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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